Hello everyone,
If you weren’t aware, the infamous Northern cod fishery, which collapsed in the early 1990s, is open again. The moratorium was lifted in 2024 as the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) set a small quota for the first time in 32 years. Controversy erupted this year when DFO doubled the 2025 quota, prompting criticism and concern from environmental groups.
In our latest post, we walk through the data, the new assessment framework, and interviews with three scientists in the know so you can judge the decision for yourself. Read it here:
The Northern Cod Quota Increase – a risky decision or a precautionary approach?
Controversy and criticism will likely always follow this fishery, but the reopening after three decades should be recognized as a story of recovery and successful management.
All the best,
Ray Hilborn
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